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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell participates on Monday in a moderated discussion titled "A View from the Federal Reserve Board" at the National Association for Business Economics Annual Meeting in Nashville, starting at 17:00 GMT.

TradingKey – The September non-farm payroll report will be the central focus this week, as it plays a critical role in shaping market expectations amid the ongoing influence of the Federal Reserve's easing cycle.

China's Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) contracted to 49.3 in September after reporting 50.4 in August, the latest data showed on Monday.

The United States Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is set to release the significant Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation, on Friday at 12:30 GMT.

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's exports are expected to have risen for a 12th straight month in September, but with the growth momentum slowing further, a Reuters poll showed on Friday.

WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - With key central banks now aligned in cutting interest rates a real-time experiment is underway in how much the global financial landscape has changed since the pandemic and in particular whether the easing cycle may be short-lived because of higher underlying rates.

TradingKey – As the 2024 U.S. election nears, the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris remains highly competitive. With the much-anticipated "Trump Trade" and "Harris Trade" in full swing, investors are keen to understand how the election results might shape opportunities in the dollar, gold,

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Policy doves at the European Central Bank are preparing to fight for an interest rate cut next month after a string of weaker-than-expected economic data, a move likely to meet resistance from their more conservative peers, seven sources told Reuters.

Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Wednesday that she “strongly supported” the Fed’s decision to cut the interest rates by a half point last week. Kugler further stated that it will be appropriate to make additional rate cuts if inflation continues to ease as expected, per Bloomberg.

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) board members shared their views on the monetary policy outlook on Thursday, per the BoJ Minutes of the July meeting.Members shared a view over the need for vigilance to the risk of inflation overshoot.

TradingKey - Goldman Sachs forecasts consecutive 25 basis point cuts from November 2024 to June 2025, bringing the federal funds rate to a terminal range of 3.25%–3.5%. Previously, they projected continuous cuts this year and quarterly cuts next year.

The European Central Bank (ECB) governing council member Klaas Knot said on Tuesday that the central bank is likely to continue to cut interest rates at least through the first half of 2025, to a level between 2% and 3%, per Reuters.

Investing.com -- A recent poll by BCA Research reveals a shift in investor sentiment, with a growing bearish outlook on the U.S. economy.According to BCA Research, investors are increasingly skeptical about the market's ability to sustain its recent gains.

Investing.com -- Citi strategists said they expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates by another 50 basis points in November, a decision that will largely depend on incoming data, especially the next monthly jobs report.

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic is speaking about the economic outlook and monetary policy at the University of London.

TradingKey - This week, financial markets will be closely watching key data releases, with the U.S. August PCE Price Index—considered the Fed's preferred inflation indicator—taking center stage.

Investing.com -- Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said Friday that she voted against the central bank's decision to begin the rate-cutting cycle with jumbo cut to avoid stoking expectations that the Fed has won its battle against inflation.

Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Philadelphia Patrick Harker said on Friday that the US central bank has efficiently navigated a challenging economy over the past few years.  

Investing.com-- The People’s Bank of China kept its benchmark loan prime rate unchanged on Friday, but is expected to eventually trim the rate further amid steadily deteriorating economic conditions in the country.

The BoE left policy on hold, as expected at today’s policy decision. The Pound Sterling (GBP) is slightly firmer on the hold, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.